| ID | 134317 |
| Title Proper | Mental health diplomacy |
| Other Title Information | building a global response |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Turekian, Vaughan C ; Moore, Allen ; Rasenick, Mark M |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | When a person collapses in public, strangers rush to help. When a person manifests symptoms of mental illness in public, strangers look away or cross the street. Sadly, this all-to-common response by individuals could be a metaphor for official policy in much of the world. Most policy makers avoid engaging or investing in mental health programs, preferring to draw distinctions between mental health and somatic health. This is largely a product of stigma and ignorance about the causes of mental illness and potential treatments. It is true in America and other wealthy countries, and even more so in poorer countries |
| `In' analytical Note | Science and Diplomacy Vol. 3, No 2, 2014 p6-12 |
| Journal Source | Science and Diplomacy 2014-06 3, 2 |
| Key Words | Diplomacy ; Mental Health |